About the role#
This position is a part-time student assistant role with the Hazardous Waste, Air, Noise & Paleontology Office at Caltrans. You will work in a learning capacity under the supervision of the Office Chief and staff to gain hands-on experience with environmental analysis projects. The role is hybrid and requires you to live and work in California.
What you'll do#
- Assist with research projects focused on air quality, noise, hazardous waste, and paleontology.
- Update and maintain Caltrans Statewide GIS data, including correcting mapping errors for HazMins and Paleontology projects.
- Manage HWANP GIS data and organize Nonstandard Special Provisions (NSSPs).
- Conduct field verifications, including site visits to districts 3, 4, and 10.
- Perform X-ray fluorescence (XRF) testing in both laboratory and field settings.
- Assist with Preliminary Environmental Analysis Report (PEAR) evaluations.
- Prepare status reports for the Office Chief and maintain project documentation like flowcharts, tables, and spreadsheets.
- Attend staff meetings and handle general office tasks.
What you'll need#
- Must be a Civil Engineering major currently attending an accredited college or university on the official affiliation list.
- Enrolled in at least six-semester units for undergraduates or four-semester units for graduates.
- A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and the ability to provide official transcripts.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and familiarity with Adobe Acrobat Professional.
- Strong deductive reasoning, analytical abilities, and attention to detail.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment like scanners, printers, and copiers.
- Preferred: Experience with database software, data entry, and creating charts or graphs. A willingness to learn new software and workflow processes is also valued.
Location & details#
- Location: Sacramento, California.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. Students generally work up to 24 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours during breaks.
- Compensation: $18.28 to $28.16 per hour.
About University Enterprises, Inc.
University Enterprises, Inc. is a non-profit corporation based in Sacramento, California. Founded in 1946, it provides programs and services to support the campus community at Sacramento State. The organization employs 133 people. It functions as a resource for the educational and social environment of the university.
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